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Asbestos - Wikipedia Asbestos ( æsˈbɛstəs, æz -, - tɒs ass-BES-təs, az-, -toss) [1] is a group of naturally occurring, toxic, carcinogenic and fibrous silicate minerals
Learn About Asbestos - US EPA Provides a general overview of regulatory and chemical dimensions of asbestos Introduces the health effects, definition, and location of asbestos
How does asbestos exposure cause cancer? | MD Anderson Cancer . . . Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to a substance called asbestos This rare cancer develops in the mesothelial cells, the thin layer of tissue that lines the chest cavity and is also known as the pleura But what is asbestos? How might you be exposed to it?
Asbestos - World Health Organization (WHO) Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres It has widespread current or historical commercial uses because of its material properties (strong, heat resistant) There are six main forms of asbestos, and the main form in current use is chrysotile (white asbestos)
Health Effects of Asbestos | Asbestos and Your Health | ATSDR Learn more about the dangerous health effects asbestos can cause Disturbing asbestos minerals or other asbestos-containing materials can release tiny asbestos fibers, too small to see, into the air Breathing asbestos can cause tiny asbestos fibers to get stuck in the lungs and irritate lung tissues